valerian
英 [və'lɪərɪən]
美 [və'lɪrɪən]
中文词源
valerian 缬草根（从缬草根提取的镇定药）来自于常见人名Valeria，字面意思为力量，能力，词源同valiant,用来命名这种草药。
英文词源
- valerian (n.)
- plant of Eurasia, cultivated for its medicinal root, late 14c., from Old French valeriane "wild valerian" (13c.), apparently from feminine singular of Latin adjective Valerianus, from the personal name Valerius (see Valerie); but Weekley writes, "some of the German and Scand. forms of the name point rather to connection with the saga-hero Wieland."
双语例句
- 1. Eight others did not contain as much valerian as expected.
- 其它8种产品中,所期望的镇静剂含量不足.
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- 2. Valerian is a safe and effective sedative with reliable results for most kids.
- 缬草是安全有效的镇静剂,对大多数儿童很有效.
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- 3. Nighttime teas and the herb valerian also have been shown to aid sleep.
- 夜茶和颉草植物镇静剂也有助睡眠.
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